GDPR Fines – Lessons from Competition Law

Although the EU General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) entered into force on 25 May 2018, and the obligations under the GDPR have since taken effect, there remain significant uncertainties as regards enforcement. In particular, the application of the GDPR’s fining provisions – arguably the key concern for companies commercially – raises several issues, both in terms of the interpretation of the relevant GDPR provisions, and their operation in practice.

For further information on GDPR fines and their calculation, please see our Full Legal Update.

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